Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Critical Care Transport

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system as an EMT - Operator in Critical Care Transport, where your role is vital in providing advanced medical treatment during transport. This position requires specific licensure and certification, and offers opportunities for continued education and community impact. With a long-standing history in healthcare, Ascension St. Vincent offers a supportive environment for career growth and community service, ensuring the highest standard of care delivery during critical situations.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Emergency Medical Tech certification from Indiana Department of Homeland Security needed.
• Valid driver's license required before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and care of patients on scene and during transport.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate with RN.
• Develop a plan of action upon arriving at emergency scenes.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Associate's or Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Critical Care Transport
• Schedule: 12-hour & 24-hour shifts, Full-time, Rotating shifts, Monday - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

What You Will Do

Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.

• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury.
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection. Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Emergency Medical Tech specializing in ER Vehicle Operation credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), or Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) credentialed from Coaching Systems required.
• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

Join our Critical Care Transport team as an EMT - Operator and make a difference in our community by saving lives!

The Ascension St. Vincent Critical Care Transport (Adult ·Neonatal ·Pediatric ·Maternal Fetal) team is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). We are dedicated to safety, quality, and evidence-based care delivery.

Our Critical Care Transport (CCT) teams provide the highest quality of advanced transport medical treatment using industry-leading equipment while delivering safe and exceptional ICU-level care.

Outside of industry-leading equipment, these crews are staffed with diverse backgrounds including Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics and EMT's. This is how our teams can safely coordinate and manage a wide range of emergency calls that include adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients. We work closely with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St Vincent to ensure we have the team members available to coordinate all pediatric or neonatal calls.

We are committed to safety in every transport, quality care delivery for every patient, and securing tomorrows for the patients we serve while strengthening communities.

In-house education offered on a rolling calendar at both a departmental and organizational level.Classes include but not limited to: PHTLS, AMLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EVOC, Audit and Review, and NRP.EMT's and Paramedics are able to affiliate with the Critical Care Transport department. In-house Medical Directors to sign off re-certifications for both EMT's and Paramedics.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.